I need help understanding share price movements on ex-dividend day

I’m puzzled by the reaction to a share price when it goes ex-dividend. By paying a dividend, cash of a certain amount per share...

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


Understanding bonds and how to invest in them

Bonds are an important asset class in the world of investing, providing diversification benefits as well as income. In times of market stress, bonds...

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


Inspecs is a great little stock that could thrive post-coronavirus

Eyewear frames specialist Inspecs (SPEC:AIM) joined the stock market in February after raising £23.5m of new money by issuing stock at 195p....

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


Rethink your property investments

The property sector is facing its biggest test since the 2016 Brexit vote, with the coronavirus pandemic leading to a new wave of property...

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


Pocket money apps: what are they and which is best?

For many families it now seems old fashioned to hand over some shiny coins to your child each week to be deposited into a...

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


Clothing retail post-corona: smaller, faster, cheaper

Clothing retail is one of the most difficult businesses to get right at the best of times. Low profit margins, intense competition, changing consumer...

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


What a corporate dash for cash could mean for investors

April gave investors a taste of corporates’ need for cash, as listed firms tapped shareholders for £3.3bn, according to London Stock Exchange data, but...

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


Discounted shares aren’t always a bargain

The decision by FTSE 100 companies Compass (CPG) and Whitbread (WTB) to let the general public take part in their...

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


How does the pensions test at age 75 work?

Can you please explain how the lifetime allowance test at age 75 works? My fund is in drawdown and has been hit hard by...

Thu, 28/05/2020 - 00:00


This trust invests in many companies still paying dividends

Investors seeking exposure to a wide range of UK companies still paying dividends should snap up BMO Capital & Income Investment Trust (...

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